Job Opening for Marketing & PR Manager with GL events Middle East

Job description

Under the guidance of the Managing Director, and the International Marketing Coordinator, the Marketing & PR Manager will plan, develop and implement marketing, communication & PR campaigns and tools in line with the marketing plan.

MARKETING

• Organize the production of various communication materials with the guidance of Head office, such as company profile, product brochures, visual branding elements, etc.;
• Market watch: track competitor / market activity, monitor an event calendar and organize information sharing throughout the company;
• Evaluate the quality of the company clients / prospects database and ensure a proper adoption of the CRM solution;
• Produce a monthly clients / prospects newsletter, create and manage specific campaigns;
• Monitor photo/video shootings of key events;
• Assist with the production of artwork, sourcing images, print buying;
• Create and implement regular case studies and company proposal templates;
• Administrate website including regular content updates as well as traffic and SEO monitoring;
• Administrate social medias (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.) in line with activity;
• Work alongside Head Office to ensure that local marketing is in line with the Company strategy.

PUBLIC RELATIONS & SPONSORSHIP

• Within an agreed annual budget, increase the company visibility through regional media promotion:
• Manage the company participation to targeted exhibitions;
• Liaise with the Group PR team to optimise and develop press relations in the region, and ensure the press has a better understanding of our activities and the Group's professions;
• Manage memberships/subscriptions with local directories/associations;
• Manage company representation at key industry Awards;
• Source and manage sponsorship opportunities, in line with your management.
• Desired Skills and Experience
• Applicants must have local exposure within the United Arab Emirates with an extensive network and contacts in Events industry;
• Proven experience in marketing events;
• Good understanding of the UAE business environment;
• A Graduate in marketing, communication, media or similar;
• Ability to work as part of a team with excellent organization and interpersonal skills;
• Experience in Salesforce CRM;
• Experience in Photoshop, InDesign and Illustrator, and all Microsoft systems;

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